Role: Sr Java Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC – Onsite

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team supporting critical enterprise applications at Wells Fargo. The ideal candidate will be a back-end–focused Java engineer with strong experience in building scalable, cloud-native microservices and working in modern DevOps environments.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience

Strong proficiency in Java 17, with extensive experience developing Spring Boot–based microservices

Primarily back-end–focused expertise, with hands-on experience in:

Java services

Database design and integration

Solid hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven and streaming architectures

Experience working in cloud environments (public or hybrid)

Strong understanding and hands-on exposure to Test Automation practices and tools

Working knowledge of Angular (for integration and collaboration with front-end components)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with OpenShift and/or Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment

Prior investment banking or financial services experience is a strong plus

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot

Build and support event-driven architectures using Kafka

Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, QA, and business teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Contribute to cloud-native application development and deployments

Ensure code quality through unit, integration, and automated testing

Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and performance optimization